In the spirit of borrowing, FamiLAB ascribes to the [https://www.noisebridge.net/wiki/Do-ocracy Do-ocracy] model as described by our friends at [https://www.noisebridge.net/wiki/Noisebridge Noisebridge]. Rather than reproduce it here, we ask you to read the page on Do-cracy at Noisebridge's website.

In the spirit of borrowing, FamiLAB ascribes to the [https://www.noisebridge.net/wiki/Do-ocracy Do-ocracy] model as described by our friends at [https://www.noisebridge.net/wiki/Noisebridge Noisebridge]. Rather than reproduce it here, we ask you to read the page on Do-cracy at Noisebridge's website.

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<strong>tl;dr - If you want something done, do it, but remember to be excellent to each other when doing so.</strong>

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<strong>If you want something done, do it, but remember to be excellent to each other when doing so.</strong>

= Consensus =

= Consensus =

Revision as of 13:56, 3 December 2011

The hackerspace movement is in many ways a physical manifestation of the open source software and hardware movements. As such, we borrow patterns and ideas from other hackerspaces whenever possible.

Do-ocracy

In the spirit of borrowing, FamiLAB ascribes to the Do-ocracy model as described by our friends at Noisebridge. Rather than reproduce it here, we ask you to read the page on Do-cracy at Noisebridge's website.

If you want something done, do it, but remember to be excellent to each other when doing so.

Consensus

Sharing of ideas and gaining support is an essential skill - try it. Need help selling your idea - find someone who seems good at it, partner with them.

If it is expensive, seek it
If it is hard to undo, seek it
If you are unsure of legal, ethical, safety limits, seek it

Responsibilities

If there's one way to make sure a hacker does something, it's to tell them that they can't do it. In that spirit, we'd like to tell you what you CAN (and MUST) do at FamiLAB.

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Remove barriers to creativity (especially self limiting ones) - and realize that some "barriers" promote, enhance, or support creativity. (For example - Safety rules - it is hard to be creative when you blind yourself...)

Promote the ideas of others

Financially support the ideas of others - if they have a great idea, offer to kick in some cash, or some parts you aren't using

Thank people for their efforts to make the lab more awesome - or when they keep it awesome.

Let's educate our neighbors on Network Security by talking to them, not by interrogating their networks

Find another place for your illegal, unethical, or unkind behavior if you must do it.

We are a Family lab, lets keep the environment welcoming to significant others, spouses, kids, etc. Doesn't mean the lab has a "G" rating 24/7

Seek consensus (but not unanimous decision) if it cannot be easily undone

Seek consensus (but not unanimous decision) if it costs more money to do or undo than you'd be willing to donate

Keep ourselves and each other safe

Respect locks, even if you know that they are impractical, vunerable, etc.

Respect member-ratified lab rules and decisions - if you don't like them, lobby the board in a positive way - if you've got a great point, we will figure it out!